[maximum7]

I just got my first carbon bike. It's a cheapie, but I want to take care of it. It's black and white and after only 30 miles, I've noticed fine scratches on the black parts. Can I wax it or put a protectant on it like "303" (which I use for the car http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428 ) I wipe it down with a micro fiber towel when I'm done so I don't quite know where these are coming from...

Ideas?

 

[MB1]

The sad truth is that bicycles are pieces of outdoor exercise equipment. As such they will show signs of use.

Lube your chain (and wipe it off aftwards) clean your frame and parts with windex or lemon pledge and the thing will work well for a long time (and that is what really matters).

 

[MIN in PDX]

formula 303 is great for carbon. craig calfee suggests sunscreen(!) on his nude carbon bikes.

 

[Edster]

I use Pedro "Bike Lust" on my Scott Addict. Dirt seems to come off easier after a couple of applications. http://www.pedros.com/products_bikecare.htm

 

[08Madone5.2]

Lemon Pledge works great. Gives the carbon a nice clean shine. I wipe it down with Pledge once a week on average and certainly after I ride in the rain.

 

[chrvolt]

I use Pedro "Bike Lust" on my Scott Addict. Dirt seems to come off easier after a couple of applications. http://www.pedros.com/products_bikecare.htm

It works on my CR1 also

 

[Dave Hickey]

+1..I use it on steel and aluminum bikes too

 

[1speed_Mike]

+1..I use it on steel and aluminum bikes too

Works great on Ti, too! Rob V of Seven recommended Lemon Pledge to me ~10yrs ago...works great!

 

[08Madone5.2]

With no waxy buildup! LOL